1. Grade 8 Category 1 Test

2. Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness
1 Both gypsum and limestone are found in the quarry. Limestone has about the same hardness as calcite. A mineral’s hardness can be determined from how easily it is scratched by another mineral. In a hardness test, what result will show the difference between gypsum and limestone? F Fluorite scratches limestone and gypsum. G Gypsum scratches talc. H Limestone scratches talc. J Calcite scratches gypsum.
Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness
Hardness
Mineral 1
Talc 2
Gypsum 3
Calcite 4
Fluorite 5
Apatite 6
Orthoclase 7
Quartz 8
Topaz 9
Corundum 10
Diamond

3. chlorophyll. 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2. 2
chlorophyll 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2 2 Plants use the sun’s energy to make food through photosynthesis. This chemical process is written as the chemical equation shown above. Which of the following lists the three elements that make up the compounds in this equation? A Chlorophyll, carbon, hydrogen B Carbon, sunlight, oxygen C Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen D Water, oxygen, hydrogen

4. 3. One of the reactions involved in obtaining pure copper (Cu) from
3 One of the reactions involved in obtaining pure copper (Cu) from copper-containing rock is Cu2S + O2 → 2Cu + SO2 Which of the following best describes the reaction? F Copper atoms are used to produce more copper atoms. G Elements are rearranged into new substances. H Atoms of other elements are turned into copper atoms. J Compounds change phase from liquid to gas.

5. 4 How many atoms of oxygen are in one molecule of Mg(ClO)2?
J 4

6. 5 Which of the following best represents the structure of a lithium (Li) atom? A C B D

7. 6. Which letter in this model of a boron atom represents a neutron. F
6 Which letter in this model of a boron atom represents a neutron? F W G X H Y J Z

8. 7. According to the periodic table, which of the following best
7 According to the periodic table, which of the following best represents a carbon atom? A C B D

9. 8 How many electrons does gold (Au) have?
F 79
G 118
H 197
J 276

10. 9. Which of the following situations contains an example of a
9 Which of the following situations contains an example of a chemical reaction? A Ice forming after water is placed in a freezer B Watercolor paint drying on paper C A sugar cube dissolving in a glass of water D A bicycle rusting after it is left in the rain

11. 10. Which of these is an example of a chemical reaction. F
10 Which of these is an example of a chemical reaction? F A pot of water boiling G An iron nail rusting H Corn being ground J Sugar dissolving in tea

12. Composition of a Few Metal Alloys
11 Which of these metal alloys does NOT contain copper?
A Brass
B Bronze
C Pewter
D Steel
Name of
Alloy
Elements in Alloy
Brass
Copper and zinc
Bronze
Tin and copper
Pewter
Lead, antimony, tin, and copper
Steel
Iron, chromium, manganese, and carbon

13. 12. Which of the following groups of elements from the periodic table
12 Which of the following groups of elements from the periodic table contains only metals? A Group 12 B Group 14 C Group 16 D Group 18

14. 13. The table above shows the number of protons in an atom of four
13 The table above shows the number of protons in an atom of four different elements. According to the periodic table, which of these elements is a metal? A T B Q C X D Z
Element
Number of Protons T 7 Q 15 X 12 Z 17

15. 14. The model shows the structural formula for methane. Which of these
14 The model shows the structural formula for methane. Which of these is the proper chemical formula for methane?
F 4CH
G CH– 4
H 2CH2
J CH4

16. 15. A person was driving across a hot desert in a car without air-
15 A person was driving across a hot desert in a car without air- conditioning. If all other factors were equal, the temperature inside the car would have been lowest if the car was – A white B red C blue D black

17. 16 Which of the following has the most food energy (calories) per serving? A Peanuts B Macadamia nuts C Cashews D Pistachios
Peanut
Macadamia Nut
Cashew
Pistachio
Place of Origin
Brazil, Peru
Australia
South American Rain Forest
Middle East
Time and Location First Grown in U.S.
Early 1800s Southeastern U.S.
Early 1880s Hawaii
Imported only
Mid-1800s Southern California
Type of Soil Needed to Grow
Silt, sand, clay
Open sand, lava rock, heavy clay
Sandy
Sandy loam
Ideal Soil pH
6.0 – 6.5
(slightly acidic)
5.5 – (slightly acidic)
5.5 – 7.0
(acidic to neutral)
7.1 – 7.8
(slightly basic)
Ideal Temperature Range (°C)
13 – 30
7 - 26
10 – 40+
5 – 28
Ideal Amount of Water Needed (cm/yr)
30 – 45
15 – 31
50 – 100
Number of Calories (28g serving)
160
203
157

18. A balance and a graduated cylinder are used to determine
the density of a mineral sample.
The sample has a mass of 14.7g and a volume of 2.2cm3.
What is the density of the mineral sample?
F g/cm3
G 32g/cm3
H 13g/cm3
J 6.7g/cm3

19. 18
A researcher wants to experiment with an element that reacts like phosphorus (P) but has a greater atomic mass.
Which element should the researcher select for the experiment?
A Nitrogen(N)
B Sulfur(S)
C Arsenic (As)
D Silicon(Si)

20. 19
A model of an atom is shown below.
An atom of which element is represented by this model?
F Boron(B)
G Carbon(C)
H Neon (Ne)
J Sodium (Na)

21. 20
Which of the following best describes an electron?
A It has no charge and about the same mass as a proton.
B It has a negative charge and much less mass than a proton.
C It has a positive charge and much more mass than a neutron.
D It has a negative charge and about the same mass as a neutron.

22. 21
A scientist spilled a few drops of dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl) on a lab table. For safety purposes, the scientist sprinkled some baking soda (NaHCO3) onto the spill.
Which observation would provide the best evidence that a chemical reaction occurred?
F The baking soda and hydrochloric acid combined, and bubbles
formed.
G The baking soda absorbed the hydrochloric acid.
H Some of the baking soda dissolved in the hydrochloric acid.
J The hydrochloric acid evaporated, leaving only the baking soda.

23. 22
Which information could a student determine from only the chemical formula of a protein?
A The color of the protein
B The number of molecules in each sequence that makes up
a protein
C The physical arrangement of atoms in the structure of the
protein
D The number of atoms of each element in the protein

24. 23
A teacher asks a student to write the chemical equation for photosynthesis. The student’s response is shown below.
The equation is not balanced correctly.
Which of these is a balanced equation for photosynthesis?

25. 24
Hay is made up of organic compounds. What are the main elements in many organic compounds?
F Helium, carbon, sodium
G Sodium, hydrogen, nitrogen
H Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
J Radon, oxygen, helium

26. 25
When trying to identify an unknown element, a scientist determines what other elements the unknown element reacts with chemically.
Which property of the unknown element determines the other elements it reacts with?
A The total number of neutrons in the unknown element
B The total number of particles in the nucleus of the unknown
element
C The number of protons in the nucleus of the unknown element
D The number of valence electrons in the unknown element

27. 26
The model of the periodic table below shows the locations of four elements.
A student is asked to identify an element that is a pale-yellow brittle solid and does not conduct electricity. At which location in this periodic table would the element most likely be found?
F 1
G 2
H 3
J 4

28. 27
An atom has 25 protons, 30 neutrons, and 25 electrons.
What is the charge of the atom’s nucleus? F
G +30
H −25
J −30

29. How many atoms of oxygen are in a molecule of glucose (C6H12O6)?28
How many atoms of oxygen are in a molecule of glucose (C6H12O6)?
Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document.
Be sure to use the correct place value.

30. 29
The chemical equation shown below represents a reaction that produces fuel for certain cars.
Which substance represented in this equation is classified as an element?
A CO
B H2O
C CO2
D H2

31. 30
During an investigation, a student combined the two clear, colorless solutions shown below.
The student observed that the temperature changed from 25°C to 23°C when the solutions were combined and that a white substance rapidly formed and settled to the bottom of the container.
What most likely happened to produce these results?
F One of the original compounds came out of solution.
G The solutions reacted chemically.
H Some of the water froze into ice crystals.
J Rapid evaporation of water occurred, leaving a solid.